Is parking easy in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say car is needed

Is Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say kids play outside

Does Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Would people walk alone at night in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say streets are well-lit

Is there wildlife in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 23% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 13% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

3938 E 32nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,480 sqft (on 0.72 acres)

$235,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 4, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,587/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$235,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 4, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,587/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1.5 Baths

1,480 sqft

(on 0.72 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3938 E 32nd St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1952

Lot Size

0.72 acres

Living Area

1,480 sqft

Price/Sqft

$159

Parking

Garage

About this House

Looking for a HUGE Backyard in town with Easy Access to Highway?? Well Here is your Next Home!! Home Features just under 1 acre, 4+ Car Garage with Plenty of Storage space!! First Walk into your Open living Space with Beautiful New Hardwood Floors, New Paint and New Windows. Home has 3 Nice Size bedrooms with 2 Remodeled Bathrooms and Ready to Move in!! Home Has Some Original Features In the Kitchen and a Hot Water Pump to Save You Money and Gives this home some Original Character for you to Enjoy!! This Home is a Must SEE and Ready for you to Make this Yours!! Call Today and Setup an Appointment to see Your New Home!!

3938 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,480 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1952. It last sold for $125,000 on Jan 29, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $235,900, with a rent estimate of $1,733/month.

Home Details for 3938 E 32nd St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Other, OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Concrete, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Vinyl, BrickFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1952Year Updated: 1963
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.72 acres

Price History for 3938 E 32nd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
01/29/2018	$125,000	Sold	DMMLS #551342
Recording Date 01/29/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/22/2017	$134,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $8,100 (-6%)
10/18/2017	$143,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $6,900 (-5%)
09/12/2017	$149,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $100 (-0%)
09/08/2017	$150,000	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $10,000 (-6%)
08/19/2017	$160,000	Listed For Sale	N/A

12/09/2014	$65,000	Sold	NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5454520
Recording Date 12/09/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/14/2002	$110,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/14/2002 Contract Date 11/15/2001 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,880
Assessment	$179,300

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3938 E 32nd St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3838 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/06/25	3	2	1,480
3843 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$225,000	03/25/26	2	1	1,014
4215 NE 28th St, Des Moines, IA	0.51	Single-Family Home	$125,000	11/19/25	3	1	1,056
3919 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$300,000	10/14/25	4	1	1,596

Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Douglas Acres

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Buy: $15k - $385k

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What Locals Say about Douglas Acres

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
86 % Say car is needed
80 % Say it's dog friendly
75 % Say yards are well-kept
73 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
67 % Say there are sidewalks
60 % Say kids play outside
56 % Say there's holiday spirit
54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
53 % Say it's quiet
53 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
47 % Say people would walk alone at night
44 % Say streets are well-lit
23 % Say there's wildlife
13 % Say there are community events

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Sbrandybear
Resident
5y ago
"Quiet, friendly neighbors, well lit and maintained. Close to shopping. Roads well maintained. Community pride."
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Melissa
Prev. Resident
8y ago
"There are some known issues of break-in in this area where it is a common occurrence. Too many to count. Keep everything locked up. Use video cameras. Have a dog. You are constantly suspicious of new people walking the area."
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Jhagins84
Resident
8y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 12 years I love it here. We have pretty awesome neighbors which is hard to come by. "
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